Makita DHP453RM 18V 4.0Ah Li-Ion LXT Cordless Combi Drill

[Loki]

how much did you get it for in the end?

nice choice

Got the DHP458 body with a makita case with top cover drill bit storage etc for £78
DC18RC charger for £32
BL1850 5.0 amp battery for £89

Total £199



Michael

 

[shanky887614]

you need at least 2 batteries though.

you will find that you get near the end of something then have to stop and wait for it to charge.

the 3amps take 22mins and the 4 amps take 30 i think.
i struggle to flatten a full one in under 20mins.

the only reason i havent bought any 4/5's is i have 5 3ah batteries which is way more than enough

3 in drill box, 1 in sds and 1 in radio

 

[Loki]

you need at least 2 batteries though.

you will find that you get near the end of something then have to stop and wait for it to charge.

the 3amps take 22mins and the 4 amps take 30 i think.
i struggle to flatten a full one in under 20mins.

the only reason i havent bought any 4/5's is i have 5 3ah batteries which is way more than enough

3 in drill box, 1 in sds and 1 in radio

Yes I agree, I will definately need at least 2 batteries. I am planning on getting another 5amp after Christmas.


Michael

 

[Loki]

Just registered it with Makita & now have 3yr warranty.

Ive also bought a 20w led work lamp (one of the yellow metal ones) which says it lasts for 5hrs on a full charge. I'll test that usage time as I know most last about 3hrs.

Michael

 

[shanky887614]

Just registered it with Makita & now have 3yr warranty.

Ive also bought a 20w led work lamp (one of the yellow metal ones) which says it lasts for 5hrs on a full charge. I'll test that usage time as I know most last about 3hrs.

Michael

ill have to have a look at them, i would alter it to use different batteries if possible though

 

[ash_s3]

The Makita LED torch is a great bit of kit, only about £25 and lasts ages.

 

[shanky887614]

The Makita LED torch is a great bit of kit, only about £25 and lasts ages.

true but its not good as a site light, i get a better cone of vision from my headtorch.

 

[ash_s3]

Site lights aren't much good when there's no power on.
I find most head torches don't last long, good light and where you need it though. Depends what your used to using I guess

 

[shanky887614]

Site lights aren't much good when there's no power on.
I find most head torches don't last long, good light and where you need it though. Depends what your used to using I guess

you can get battery site lights mate.

not long my led lenser lasts ages. i have swapped the rechargeables out a couple times this year (buy decent rechargeables or they lose a lot of charge even if there left in a draw)

 

[Loki]

Here's the link to the light I bought - tested with what charge it had when delivered & got 4 1/2 hrs usage which was better than I thought I'd get. Will fully charge it & test again so probably will get close to 5hrs.
10W-30w Portable Hi Power White LED Work Lights Rechargeable Flood Light IP65 | eBay


Michael

 

[valleybilly]

screw flit only do over priced mi range tools . buy bare tools with no case and u will have top range gear + 50% saving

 

[john25]

Got the DHP458 body with a makita case with top cover drill bit storage etc for £78
DC18RC charger for £32
BL1850 5.0 amp battery for £89

Total £199



Michael

Great choice !!! it's a really good drill to have & also agree on getting another Battery as not constantly using & charging the same battery all the time will help prolong their life span ,I picked up another 4ah Battery for only 60 quid not long after I got my drill.

 

[Loki]

Here's the link to the light I bought - tested with what charge it had when delivered & got 4 1/2 hrs usage which was better than I thought I'd get. Will fully charge it & test again so probably will get close to 5hrs.
10W-30w Portable Hi Power White LED Work Lights Rechargeable Flood Light IP65 | eBay


Michael

Update:

Well I'm testing the lamp to see how long on a full charge, so far its been going 5:45mins - am impressed it's still going on well pasted the 5hr mark.

Michael

 

[Loki]

Update:

Well I'm testing the lamp to see how long on a full charge, so far its been going 5:45mins - am impressed it's still going on well pasted the 5hr mark.

Michael

Well a full charge lasted 6hrs & 9mins. That's really good & worth the £42 I paid.

Michael

 

[newtothis]

Thanks for the advice.
I got one of these today
They have them on amazon £200 for 2x 3ah, charger, case .